by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCLA ranks among other schools offering degrees in ecology.
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UCLA was ranked #18 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for ecology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in ecology from UCLA. This makes it the #55 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2022, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ecology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCLA is $18,728. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,461 for all ecology students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,148 | $17,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,562 | $5,562 |
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Of the 38 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ecology from UCLA in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UCLA does not offer an online option for its ecology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCLA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in ecology from UCLA. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 446 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 286 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 235 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 222 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 204 |
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